Grade I listed · Tonbridge and Malling

St Mary'S Abbey North Wall of Cloister

St Mary'S Abbey North Wall of Cloister is a Grade I listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 25 August 1959. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 20% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Mary'S Abbey North Wall of Cloister
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1291527
Date first listed25 August 1959
Local planning authorityTonbridge and Malling
Location51.29350, 0.41211 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1291527

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near St Mary'S Abbey North Wall of Cloister

NameGradeDistance
St Mary'S Abbey Tower to Original AbbeyI17 m
St Mary'S Abbey RefectoryII19 m
St Mary's Abbey, Chapterhouse and LibraryI22 m
Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Malling AbbeyII*25 m
St Marys Abbey Convent BuildingI26 m
St Mary'S Abbey GuesthouseII41 m
The CascadeII43 m
Forecourt and Wall to No 79 (Cade House)II56 m
Forecourt Wall to Nos 75 and 77II58 m
Icm OfficesII63 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Mary'S Abbey North Wall of Cloister listed?
Yes. St Mary'S Abbey North Wall of Cloister is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1291527, first listed on 25 August 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Mary'S Abbey North Wall of Cloister?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tonbridge and Malling, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.